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MS SC505

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Mississippi Legislative Prayer and Ministry Caucus open to voluntary membership for any Mississippi Senate or House member or staff with no membership fee
  • Appoints a Chairman (jointly named by Speaker of House and Lieutenant Governor for four-year term) and two Representatives and two Senators (appointed by respective leaders for four-year terms) to coordinate and direct the caucus
  • Designates the Chairman as nondenominational Facilitator serving without compensation, responsible for attending meetings, offering prayer when requested, providing ministerial counseling, and conducting Bible study
  • States the caucus goal is to offer hope to citizens, guide legislative leaders, communicate on important issues, provide educational material on Biblical worldview, and encourage ministry involvement around the Capitol
  • Directs transmission of resolution to religious denomination officials in Mississippi for information and participation

Legislative Description

Mississippi Legislative Prayer and Ministry Caucus; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

5/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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